Director, New Client Development

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Director leading a team of Regional Vice Presidents to enhance client acquisition at a wealth management firm. Overseeing sales performance, coaching, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Directly manage a team of Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) responsible for new client acquisition.
  • Oversee day-to-day team operations, ensuring performance accountability.
  • Partner with the VP, New Client Development on evaluations and escalation matters.
  • Establish a consistent cadence of coaching, feedback, and performance tracking.
  • Deliver hands-on coaching to enhance individual sales effectiveness.
  • Reinforce adherence to defined sales processes and best practices.
  • Identify performance gaps and implement targeted development plans.
  • Strengthen overall team capabilities through ongoing skill development.
  • Execute onboarding and training for new RVPs.
  • Refine onboarding and ramp processes through continuous feedback.
  • Support new hires in efficiently reaching productivity benchmarks.
  • Lead weekly team meetings focusing on performance, accountability, and best practices.
  • Conduct weekly 1:1 pipeline reviews with each RVP.
  • Shadow client or prospect meetings to provide direct coaching and feedback.
  • Maintain visibility into pipeline health and sales activity.
  • Track individual and team performance against defined metrics.
  • Provide regular performance updates and insights to firm leadership.
  • Drive accountability through consistent follow-up and coaching.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business, finance, economics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years in financial services
  • Minimum of 5 years in a sales leadership role
  • Proven ability to leverage data analytics and insights to drive results
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and support organization functionality
  • FINRA Series 65 required
  • CFP® or other planning designation preferred
  • Ability to travel up to 15% as needed

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
  • Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
  • Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
  • 401k with match and profit sharing
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
  • 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
  • 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
  • Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
  • Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)